Barrels is a card I was really high on week 1, and less so as the format developed. But I do think it's an important piece of the puzzle, as is understanding the ins and outs of manabases and multicolor in Avatar.

GBu - https://www.17lands.com/deck/906042ff08e84145b0c1dbd0232fd126/0?view=deck

Naya - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d2be7ea779194db8962f538215148485/0?view=deck

4c Black - https://www.17lands.com/deck/1f4354288d984c56aa6245d3c9b0031e/0?view=deck

Gb - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1323508085053980712/1444182155562582126/PXL_20251129_041723904.jpg

Urg - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1323508085053980712/1441656610429862008/PXL_20251122_015453880.jpg

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

This week I'm taking a quick look at people's relationships to the data - the positives, the pitfalls, and I'm also diving into some statistical caveats for the set's current #1 winrate common, Lost Days.

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Green in TLA is mostly viewed as a base for splashy, rampy decks like Temur Lessons. But I've had a lot of success with playing green as the base for an assertive midrange deck, built around Raucous Audience as a powerful two mana accelerant.

Paper 3-0 - near monogreen - https://imgur.com/a/XYmxdC4

GRw - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d2be7ea779194db8962f538215148485/0?view=deck

Gb - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a84bb8f2e504a49ac61219633971e47/0?view=deck

Gr - https://www.17lands.com/deck/02f96cc259f6499ab88bd4f70efe8c3b/0?view=deck

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two.

https://www.17lands.com/deck/27f18de592d54f25b49da38bea63663f/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/40aa93d10f4243c09d8efef3d92beac6/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/7ef469734d4144c0aa3d3dfe981cb4b0/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/13e2171300c54ea8bda3d27874ca7df7/0?view=deck

https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Can you believe they printed Sol Ring at common? And Embercleave at uncommon?

UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/5ed2d4103c3b4989807688dbada43701/0?view=deck

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Normal limited is back! I'm so excited to jump into TLA, and talk through my thoughts on each of the bending mechanics as well as the set as a whole.

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Last month, I sat down and talked Magic with limited enthusiast and former Canadian National Champion Marc Anderson! We dive into some highlights of his pro career, discuss how limited has changed over the years, and talk a little cube too.

Marc's socials

X - https://x.com/neo_mtg

bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/neo-mtg.bsky.social

my Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

This week I'm recapping a couple Rotisserie drafts of my cube! I had a blast roto drafting with friends last month, so I'm going into detail on how to run one, reviewing my own draft, and pitching why this format is so much fun.

Samp's Arena Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp

Lightning Bolt Pod spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YBa9rJ2939sEp6ab4qFWN00pzXk_iEBOw02qug3kzEY/edit?gid=1528716811#gid=1528716811

Birds of Paradise Pod spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y3lwEZ8U0EKET5RwCZ1tn6Q4c82owJh0r3nOtldVRCA/edit?gid=1528716811#gid=1528716811

Lucky Paper's roto templates - https://luckypaper.co/resources/formats/rotisserie/

LastAbzan's blog - https://lastabzan.blogspot.com/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

This week I'm recapping my long weekend in Madison, WI at CubeCon! I'm walking through all SEVEN of my drafts, and making a pitch for why these cube events are the best way to play magic.

Cards mentioned - https://sealeddeck.tech/u9mAwcpw2z

Prequel Draft - Everywhere Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/everywhere

Everywhere Cube deck - Stompy https://imgur.com/a/AD9y2Fe

Draft 1 - Sandman https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/SandmanOfficial

Sandman deck - Naya https://imgur.com/a/XTb0LTL

Draft 2 - Gingercube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/03e496c1-3fb2-4437-9004-07f727256de6

Gingercube deck - GW Control https://imgur.com/a/Fwn5Oee

Draft 3 - Synergy Cube

Synergy Cube deck - Sultai + RW pile https://imgur.com/a/6SfgQdD

Draft 4 - Spicy Ramen https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/Ramen

Spicy Ramen deck - UB Control https://imgur.com/a/5pNUdfv

t128 - The Cascade Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube

The Cascade Cube deck - Esper Midrange https://imgur.com/a/uiWgd7Z

t64 - The Chicago Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TheChicagoCube

The Chicago Cube deck - RW aggro https://imgur.com/a/dupps7x

Lucky Paper's Cube Events page - https://luckypaper.co/events/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

After last week's introduction to the fundamentals of cube draft, I'm diving into some more nuanced discussion on cube (but mostly why you should take the good cards). I'm also showcasing all the creative cube genres the community has cooked up!

Sam Black's "Unexploitable Cube Drafting" - https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2023/10/unexploitable-cube-drafting/

Sam Black's Drafting Archetypes Episode 91: Cube! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yTkkz8wbg

All the cubes mentioned in this podcast:

Arthur's Peasant Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/psnt

Justin's Standard Greatest Hits - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/08f3868f-c542-4cd8-ad51-37df8d864176

Neoclassical Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/neoclassical

Arthur's Monowhite Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/whitecube

Matt's BUGaboo - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/eb3cbb79-8a28-44b9-9df4-ec83203c5f19

The Cascade Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube

The Turbo Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/turbo

100 Ornithopters - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/100-ornithopters

Pisscube - https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/f318aa56-6615-4c02-8173-53aed9f11856

The Chicago Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TheChicagoCube

El Classico - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/63275d20e755840f6cab1b03